Kudos Thought you might like this feedback….a year ago, I underwent major surgery on my foot, ankle, Achilles, and lower calf muscle. Additionally, I had to get the cartilage around my left ankle “replaced.” All of this was a result of a hiking injury. Since then, I have done (not in this order), the Work […]
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Q&A 10.30.15
Kudos Thanks Rob! I just assessed my 3 mile today in Humility, 4 minute improvement, very happy with the results. You programming is awesome, and really been enjoying it. Thanks for the quality work! Regards, – L *********************** Question First off, thanks for taking time to answer questions for all of the SSD/MA followers like […]
Q&A 10.23.15
KUDOS Jay (above) just finished a half marathon in 3rd male, 4th overall…representing a Mountain Athlete singlet to boot! When he was in the military, Jay used our Military Athlete programs to train for SFAS and the Q Course and successfully earned his Green Beret. Now that he’s no longer on active duty, he’s pursuing […]
Q&A 10.16.15
Question I am just finishing the Post Rehab Leg Injury program following after being cleared by my Physical Therapist, and I want to start the SF 45 program. Is there a recommended start point for beginning the SF45 program? I’m a huge fan of everything you and your coaches do for military athletes. Thank you […]
Q&A 10.9.15
Question I am really happy to have found your site. I used your free Cooper Test training plan to get ready for the Physical Ability Test that got me into my academy and I had so much improvement over the 6 weeks that I had to become a monthly subscriber to the site. I am […]
Q&A 10.2.15
Question Hey Rob question for you, I’ve been following the apft program and ran into an issue. The first couple sets I can knock out the push ups with plenty of time left but on four and five its taking me almost the entire time. How should I do the rest then? give myself a […]
Q&A 9.25.15
Question Recently started the Humility program and ended up rolling an ankle pretty bad and Phys Therapy is saying no running for a while during rehab. Any suggestions on how to substitute for running in the mean time? I have free reign to elliptical, bike, row, and possibly do weighted walking on an incline. Thanks! […]
Q&A 9/18/15
Question Hi Rob, For the National guard, before we can go to SFAS, the Guard has a process called SFRE, which is a 3 day mini selection. How would you work this into the ruck based selection program? – A Answer I don’t have a plan specifically for SFRE. I’d recommend the full Ruck Based […]
Q&A 9.11.15
Question I just signed my 11x option 40 contract and I ship in 15 weeks. I was wondering which program is harder rasp or ranger school, i know i will be going through rasp but i want the one that will best prepare me. – D Answer I’d recommend you begin with Fortitude (http://mtntactical.com/shop/fortitude/). Fortitude […]
Q&A 9.4.15
The First Responder Project – Give and Take By Rob Shaul Below is an email exchange with a firefighter who read our piece on the First Responder Project. Lots to chew on here – and I wanted to share with others. Him…. Rob, I have just finished reading your ‘First Responder Projec’t articles as well […]